When Kamalamma walked into the premises of the Rotary Heritage Mysuru, little did the members realize that they were in for a heart-warming surprise. The members, who were busy making preparations for food to be delivered in the neighbourhood, noticed Kamalamma and thought that she was there to ask for some food and extended a food packet to her. However, the septuagenarian’s hand reached out to the place where she had kept some money and handed it over to a member saying “I have been watching you all supplying food in my area for more than 30 days now. So, I felt I should give you something. Here is ₹500 from my ₹600 monthly pension. It is a small amount only, but please accept.”
Taken aback by her gesture, the members were filled with a flurry of emotions and requested the lady to keep her savings. But Kamalamma insisted that they accept her contribution. To not disappoint her and as a mark of respect, the members accepted her contribution whole-heartedly.
The incident is said to have happened on May 12.
Kamalamma, a resident of Chennagirikoppalu earns her living by working as a domestic worker. Her livelihood had taken a hit ever since the pandemic unfolded. The house owners of the house she worked in asked her not to come considering her age. Though she has two sons, she has been leading a self-reliant life by not depending on anyone even after the death of her husband.
Looks like Kamalamma has lessons to offer on being Atmanirbhar.